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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:05:00 +0000Hit and run victim was trying to save his friend
A man who suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a car had pushed his friend out of the way seconds before he was hit.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:04:30 +0000Thousands of 'noisy neighbours' complaints in lockdown
Thousands of complaints were recorded across the West Midlands as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:04:00 +0000Hall which hosted swingers club set to be demolished
A derelict county hall which gained notoriety as a swingers club could be bulldozed to make way for homes under new plans.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:03:30 +0000Skydive raises thousands in memory of terror victims
More than £43,000 has been raised through a fundraising skydive over the West Midlands in memory of the people killed in the Tunisia terrorist attack in 2015.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:02:30 +0000Platinum Jubilee a chance for the West Midlands to say it with fire
The skies of the West Midlands will be ablaze in June next year as Britain celebrates its first Platinum Jubilee in history.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:02:00 +0000Dying days of the Black Country's industry captured in art
The falling masonry and peeling paintwork of a famous brickworks. Rusting machinery lying idle in what had once been the workshop of the world.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:01:30 +0000Council considers handing over taxi licensing
South Staffordshire Council is considering handing over taxi licensing functions to a neighbouring authority in a move that is claimed could cut costs and improve public safety.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:45:10 +0000Six-year-old girl sexually assaulted in park
A teenager has been arrested after a girl was lured away from a playground in a park and sexually assaulted, police have said.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:44:15 +0000Murder arrest after pensioner dies with head injury
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 73-year-old man suffered a head injury at a house in Wolverhampton and later died.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:38:11 +0000Dudley man jailed after 25-minute police pursuit
A man from Dudley has been jailed for more than a year for dangerous driving after a 25-minute police pursuit across the Black Country.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:02:11 +0000Covid travel testing should have been improved â adviser
Professor Stephen Reicher said the relaxation of rules on international travel will increase the risk of importing infections and variants.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 15:09:25 +000072849036
More than 3,000 runners from across the West Midlands and Staffordshire hit the streets of Stafford to take part in the town's annual half marathon.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:18:18 +0000Residents quiz council on climate change action
Communities will be invited to sign up to a climate change pledge as part of Stafford Borough Council’s campaign to become more sustainable.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:35:11 +0000Town hall revamp to start soon after tender awarded
A Shropshire contractor has been chosen to undertake the revamp of Dudley Town Hall with work starting next month, council chiefs have said.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:02:16 +0000People who feel unwell urged to get Covid tests
People in Sandwell have been urged to get a PCR Covid-19 test if they're feeling unwell – even if they don't have the three traditional symptoms.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:04:16 +000072841636
The founder of one of Britain’s biggest food producers has warned that the growing carbon dioxide crisis – coupled with the continuing lack of labour supply – could jeopardise food supplies and ruin Christmas unless the Government intervenes to...
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:45:11 +0000Fresh appeal for information on fatal coach crash
Police have urged people to come forward as they continue to investigate a fatal crash involving a car and a coach.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:29:11 +000072838002
A summer activity scheme enjoyed by thousands of youngsters across the city has been hailed as a "great success" and is set to be replicated in half-term.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:28:10 +000072837894
A new project to create a wildflower meadow as part of the city's carbon reduction plans has been launched.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 09:25:14 +000072846207
Plans to knock down a former cinema have been put forward after demolition work was halted by Stafford Borough Council.
Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:35:20 +0000Raducanu success - shot in the arm for tennis
Lawn tennis clubs across the Black Country are hoping the success of the new US Open champion Emma Raducanu will be a shot in the arm for the sport at the grassroots.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 16:03:00 +0000Woman with stage four cancer raises £2,500 and counting for Macmillan
A woman who was diagnosed with stage four bowel and liver cancer has raised £2,500 and counting through hosting a Macmillan coffee morning.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:58:00 +0000Hospice marks anniversary with service of thanks
A hospice has marked an important anniversary with a church service.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:19:15 +000072839334
Police have charged a man who was allegedly caught with two knives in Birmingham city centre early this morning.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:28:25 +0000Drink driving suspect detained after crash
A man was detained on suspicion of drink driving following a two-car collision in Cradley Heath early this morning.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:38:23 +0000Shocked Dudley couple find 5ft snake in their bedroom
Police officers faced a slippery situation when a shocked couple found a python in their bedroom.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:34:32 +0000Metro extensions needed to 'speed up commuting'
Andy Street has said Metro extensions need to happen to improve the “speed of commuting” in the region.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:10:14 +0000Poundland building could be torn down
Poundland’s former Willenhall distribution centre could be torn down to make way for a new warehouse.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:04:13 +0000Council loses £22.5m over office block sale
An office block has been sold at a loss of £22.5m to the taxpayer by Sandwell Council – with claims of ‘humongous mismanagement’.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:51:15 +0000Police officer 'thought he was going to die'
A police officer thought he was going to die when a gun was pointed in his face as he went to help a woman being attacked in the street.